This website is run by Singlewell Primary School and this statement applies to https://www.singlewell.kent.sch.uk/ . We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:

• change colours, contrast levels and fonts using browser or device settings

• zoom in up to 400% without the text spilling off the screen

• navigate most of the website using a keyboard or speech recognition software

• listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)

We've also made the website text as simple as possible to understand.

AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

Accessibility Features

• Responsive Design: Our website is designed to work on various devices and screen sizes, including desktop computers, tablets, and smartphones.

• Keyboard Navigation: The website is navigable via keyboard to accommodate users who cannot use a mouse.

• Text Readability: We use clear and legible fonts, sufficient colour contrast, and adjustable text size to enhance readability.

• Alternative Text: Images and graphics include descriptive alternative text to assist users with visual impairments.

School exemption

Primary schools are partially exempt from the accessibility regulations, except for content and functionality that people need in order to use their services.

This includes information and online services that parents, carers and other users need to access, such as admissions information and forms relating to school services.

We aim to make our website as accessible as possible and to make reasonable adjustments where needed.

Non-accessible content

The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.

Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations

We are reviewing the accessibility of our website, including images, links, documents, tables and colour contrast.

Where accessibility issues are identified, we will work with our website provider to address them and update this statement.

Disproportionate burden

We have not currently identified any accessibility issues for which we are claiming a disproportionate burden exemption.

Content that is not within the scope of the accessibility regulations

Primary schools are partially exempt from the accessibility regulations, except for content and functionality needed to access their services.

Some older documents published before 23 September 2018 may also be exempt where they are not essential to accessing our services.

What we're doing to improve accessibility

We are committed to improving the accessibility of our website.

We will work with our website provider to identify and address accessibility issues and will consider accessibility when adding new content, including documents, images and links.

We will review this accessibility statement at least annually and following any significant changes to our website.

Third-Party Content

While we aim to ensure all content on our website is accessible, some third-party materials or linked resources may not fully meet accessibility standards. We encourage you to contact us if you have difficulties accessing external content.  Examples include embedded Google Maps and documents hosted on third-party platforms.

Enforcement procedure

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’). If you're not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

Technical information about this website's accessibility

Singlewell Primary School is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

This accessibility statement applies to www.singlewell.kent.sch.uk.

Compliance status

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.2 AA standard, due to the non-compliances and exemptions described in this statement.

Need Assistance?

If you have difficulty accessing any part of our website, or need information in a different format, such as large print or an accessible document, please contact the school office.

Email: office@singlewell.kent.sch.uk

Telephone: 01474 569859

Please let us know what information you need and the format that would be most suitable for you.

We will consider your request and make reasonable adjustments to help you access the information.

You can also contact us if you find an accessibility problem on our website that is not mentioned in this statement.

Preparation of this Accessibility Statement

This statement was first prepared on 10 March 2025. It was last reviewed on 20 October 2026.

The website was previously assessed by Singlewell Primary School using the WCAG 2.2 AA guidelines.

A further accessibility review will be undertaken with our website provider, and this statement will be updated to reflect the findings.